Alf Latta Explained

Alf Latta
Fullname:Alfred Latta
Birth Date:1882
Birth Place:Balmain, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:5 March
Death Place:Camperdown, New South Wales
Club1:Balmain
Year1start:1908
Year1end:12
Appearances1:41
Tries1:8
Goals1:10
Fieldgoals1:1
Points1:46
Teama:Metropolis
Yearastart:1908
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:3
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:9
Teamb:New South Wales
Yearbstart:1909
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Updated:15 February 2019
Source:[1]

Alf Latta (1882-1947) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played for Balmain and was a foundation player of the club.

Playing career

Latta made his first grade debut for Balmain against Western Suburbs on 20 April 1908 at Birchgrove Oval, which was the club's first ever game and also the opening week of the inaugural NSWRL competition. Balmain went on to win the match 24–0 in front of 3000 spectators. Latta scored Balmain's first ever try as a club and also kicked the club's first goals during the game.

Latta played with Balmain up until the end of the 1912 before retiring with his last game being an 8–5 loss against Annandale.

Latta played representative football for New South Wales in 1909 and played 2 games for Metropolis scoring 3 tries

Latta's son Ernie also went to play for Balmain in 1935.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alf Latta - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: BIRCHGROVE PARK: 110 YEARS ON FROM ROUND ONE. Inside Sport.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  4. Web site: AFL raid on the cradle of league. www.smh.com.au. 20 June 2012 .